Sunday, August 16, 2015

Twitter Party Calendar Aug 16 - Aug 22 Schedule of Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates


Twitter Parties



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Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada



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Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Twitter Chat Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. A new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET.

Be sure to check back often during each week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest and Google+ parties with prizes too.


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The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for 
highlights in pink for Twitter Parties where CANADA residents are eligible for prizes.


THIS WEEK


 
#StopYourBurn Twitter Party 8/17 at 8:30 pm ET


Monday, August 17

Blu Plus Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @blucigs @sweeptight @thesimpleparent and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, THREE (3) $100 VISA GCs, TWO (2) $150 VISA GCs, ONE (1) $200 VISA GC, ONE (1) $300 VISA GC. #BluPlus RSVP

Bounty Furgiveness Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dinade @acadianathrifty @savemrespendles and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 VISA giftcards, TWO (2) $50 VISA GCs, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC. #Furgiveness RSVP

Manwich Monday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @manwich. Prizes: FIVE (5) Manwich prize packs that include $50 VISA giftcard and more - see RSVP link for full prize details. #ManwichMonday RSVP 


The Benefits of FiOS Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Kindle Fire HDX tablet. #FiOSNY RSVP

Stop Your Burn Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @waterjeltech @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @jamiegeller @tamargenger @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: FOUR (4) BurnJel gift baskets, ONE (1) Joy of Kosher 1-year subscription, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Walmart giftcard. #StopYourBurn RSVP


Eat the Rainbow Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @naturipe @spoonfulflavor @reciperunner and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Naturipe vouchers. #EatTheRainbow RSVP

Tuesday, August 18

Ultimate BTS Twitter Party from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: THREE (3) $1oo Amazon giftcards. #UltimateBTS Details


Kamik Back to School Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @kamikoutdoor. Prizes: FIVE (5) pairs Kamik's Boots. #KamikKids RSVP

Back to School With Kleenex Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @pollinatemedia @deidre.emme @thefoleyfam. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Walmart giftcards. #schoolsweepstakes RSVP

Active Protection Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @volocases @outnumberedmama @reviewdadmedia and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #ActiveProtection RSVP

Make It Canadian Beef Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovecdnbeef @mcd_canada. Prizes: $1000+ in prizing - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #MakeitCDNBeef, No RSVP, Details

By Brizo Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @brizo @jonathanlegate. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize Brizo Kitchen Faucet ARV $400. #ByBrizo RSVP

Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs including $25 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) Grand Prize prize pack including $50 VISA giftcard. #CansGetYouCooking RSVP


Peanut Power Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @blueviolet @peanutfarmers @peanutrd. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs including $50 Walmart giftware + peanut power packs. #Peanut Power RSVP

RBC First Home Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @rbc_canada. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $100 VISA giftcards- Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.#RBCFirstHome RSVP

What's it Worth Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crowdtappers @ebay. Prizes: TBA. #WhatsItWorth RSVP

Wednesday, August 19

Back Your Snack Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @farmrichsnacks @freebies4mom @2wired2tired and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BackYourSnack RSVP


RoC Wrinkle Ranking Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral. Prizes: THIRTEEN (13) winners get prize packs including $50 giftcode + 2 RoC products. #ROCWrinkleRanking Details

Schick Selfie Sweeps Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @crowdtappers @schickxtreme3. Prizes: Giftcards and products. #SchickSelfieSweeps RSVP

Student Life Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @canadiantire. Prizes: $2000 in prizing - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Student Life No RSVP, Details

Disney Kids Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #DisneyKids RSVP

Heritage Back 2 School Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @listen2lena and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 VISA giftcards, TWO (2) book prize packs ARV $100+, TWO (2) HP Chromebooks ARV $399 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #HeritageB2S RSVP


Thursday, August 20


The Modern Mughal Mentality Twitter Party at Noon ET with @bstoutsweeps @nonperfecttrePrizes: FIVE (5) $10 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize set of Indian bangle bracelets + $10 Amazon GC. #TheModernMughalMentality RSVP

Share the Super Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms. Prizes: TBA. #ShareTheSuper Details


Boogie Back to School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET. Prizes: School supplies & Target giftcards. #BoogieB2S RSVP

1st Impressions Count Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @aboutamom @simplybeingmom @bloggingmomof4 and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #1stImpressionsCount RSVP

Just a Call Away Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @familymobile @lgusamobile @thesimpleparent and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcard + LG G STYLO smartphone prize packs. #JustACallAway RSVP

BTS Ready Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @feistyfrugal @staplescanada @kidsumers and others. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #BTSReady RSVP

Tangle Talk Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: THREE (3) Grand Prize packs $100 giftware + Johnson's products. #TangleTalk RSVP

MOM Travel Chat at 9 pm ET with @familiesgo @kitcatjordan. Prizes: FIVE (5) vouchers for IMAX tickets, Games from Peaceable Kingdom, Blue Orange Games and ThinkFun. #MOMTravelchat RSVP


Get a Raise Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @shesaved @seemomclick. Prizes: $500 in giftcards. #GetARaise RSVP


Friday, August 21


100 Million Reasons Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @sweeptight @candypo @msmissy62 and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walgreens giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens GCs. #100MillionReasons RSVP

Power in Protein Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @easbrand @blueviolet @thriftyjinxy and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #PowerinProtein RSVP

Mobile Entertainment Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: ONE (1) Ultimate Ears UE Boom wireless Bluetooth speaker, TWO (2) Sony Xperia Z3v smartphones. #VZWBuzz RSVP

 
NEXT WEEK

Monday, August 24


Back to School Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom and others. Prizes: TWO (2) Jawbone UP3 activity trackers. #LifeonFiOS RSVP

Wednesday, August 26

Ask Skin Expert Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @lorealparisusa @dermtweet. Prizes: Multiple L'Oreal Paris Revivalist giftbaskets, ONE (1) Grand Prize L'Oreal Paris giftbasket + $200 Target giftware. #AskSkinExpert RSVP 

Thursday, August 27

TD Aeroplan Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @listen2lena and others. Prizes: TBA Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. Follow hashtag #TDAeroplan, RSVP to be listed here soon. Details 

Friday August 28


Mobile Education and Back to School Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

 
 
COMING SOON 

Monday, August 31

The Benefits of FiOS Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom. Prizes: ONE (1) Kindle Fire HDX. #VZWBuzz RSVP


Winn-Dixie Rosh Hashanah Kosher Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @jamiegeller @tamargenger @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: TBA. Watch hashtag #WinnDixieKosher, RSVP link to be posted here soon.

September 1

Fun Festive Bday Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @teleflora @somedayilllearn. Prizes: $850 VISA giftcards + TEN (10) Teleflora bouquets. #FunFestiveBday RSVP

Monday, September 14

Manwich Mondays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms. Prizes: TBA. #ManwichMondays Details

Tuesday, September 15

Responsible Pet Owner Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

Tuesday, September 22


Supporting Friends Struggling to Conceive Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Tuesday, October 13

Happy Pet Halloween Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP


Wednesday, October 14

Healthy Mind & Body Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Tuesday, November 10

Safe Pet Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

Thursday, November 12

Fertility Issues & Relationships Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP


About this Weekly Twitter Party List


Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar.

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MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist for others. Except for the #StopYourBurn Twitter Party on 8/17/15 and the #WinnDixieKosher Twitter Party on 8/31/15, I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Wishenpoof Amazon Prime Preschool Series

Kids Entertainment


Kids Series Empowers Kids to Solve Problems


Amazon premieres all 13 episodes of the children's animated Amazon Original Series Wishenpoof on Friday, August 14 for Amazon Prime members in the US, UK and Germany.


Wishenpoof Fairy Teaches Kids Problem Solving


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As a mom who really appreciates computer animation and heartwarming characters who have lessons to teach little ones, the first thing that I noticed when I screened Wishenpoof earlier this week was how well the characters in the show are created. The animators obviously put a lot of effort into making sure that kids could relate to the characters by making them as lifelike and diverse as possible.

This show is also very immersive and the characters on the screen frequently talk to the viewer making kids feel they are actually part of the action. This makes the program much more meaningful, as your child will feel as if they are actively helping to solve the issues that the characters face.





Underwater Scene from the kids show Wishenpoof


One of the main themes is every episode has a lesson. For example, in one episode one girl was not being nice to another and so the protagonist (Bianca) goes about trying to resolve the discord between them using her magic wishing powers. However, then someone tells her that you really don’t need magic to solve problems. So, if somebody is doing something that's not nice, you should speak up. This show teaches your kids messages that are very important to your daily life and provides them with the tools to solve them without adult intervention.


Kids Building with Blocks Together in Wishenpoof


Another interesting perspective is that this show is very focused around self-empowerment. The main protagonist is a girl, and the only people who have ‘wishenpoof’ powers are the girl and her mom. Her father and brother show up occasionally, but they are, to borrow a term from Harry Potter, just Muggles. Nevertheless it is nice to see that, unlike most shows nowadays, Bianca has a complete family helping to round out the shows and make them happier, positive and more relatable. 

From a technical animation standpoint, it seems that not much is being done to create elaborate scenes and dialogue. Camera angles, backgrounds, alternate points of view and other things that you would normally associate television shows for older kids seem to be lacking, and as I watched the show I noticed that lots of parts seemed minimalistic in those regards. Ultimately, though, I still think that the simplicity of this kids show is actually an asset and adds an additional level of charm that I think younger children will enjoy and thrive upon.



Fairy Riding a Unicorn in a Scene from the Animated Series Wishenpoof


Overall, Wishenpoof excels. It features strong characters, fun interactions, great positive messages, and that splash of fantasy and magic that everyone loves, even us moms. There is something in this show for everyone, and I think Wishenpoof will be a on your kids regular wish to view list after seeing just a few episodes.

About Wishenpoof
All 13 episodes of the animated preschool series Wishenpoof, created by Angela C. Santomero (Blue’s Clues, Creative Galaxy, Super Why!) and produced by Out of the Blue Enterprises, will feature guest star voice talent Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) and daughter Ava Priestley. Beginning August 14, Prime members can watch episodes of Wishenpoof ad-free with the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at amazon.com/wishenpoof at no additional cost to their membership. Customers who are not already Prime members can sign up for a free 30-day trial at amazon.com/prime.

Wishenpoof will also be available as part of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch subscription service designed from the ground up for kids. Unlimited is available exclusively on Amazon devices including Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets, and a year-long subscription is included with every Fire HD Kids Edition.

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Monday, August 10, 2015

How to Create a Gift Wish List for Birthdays

Gift Giving


Who hasn't known first-hand the frustration of finding the perfect gift to give for a birthday or other special occasion? For sure I have stressed out over this more times than I should probably admit since my family and friends know how much I love to give unforgettable presents and think it's a breeze for me to go shopping for them.




MBE partnered with Best Buy for this post

Ironically, the opposite is true -- I've actually found it increasingly difficult to find those ideal gifts for the special people in my life in a world where gift cards are the norm. So I couldn't be more excited to share with you how Best Buy makes it simple and easy to not only create and manage a gift wish list but to also shop for the perfect gifts for others.


Gift Ideas


To get started, all you have to do is visit the Best Buy Gift Ideas page. Here you'll find an abundance of inspiration to easily help you find the perfect birthday gift for everyone on your list. Everything on the site is super organized with a rainbow assortment of birthday gift idea lists tailored to Him, Her, Kids and Teens. 

For the tech lovers in your life there's even the Best Buy Top Tech Gifts List to point you in the right direction. Something else I really like about this free online service is you can search for gifts in different price ranges: Gifts under $25, Gifts $25-$49.99, Gifts from $50-$99.99, Gifts from $100-$249.99 and Gifts $250 & over.

I know I mentioned earlier in this post that I think gift cards are the modern day easy-way-out to gift giving. So I should clarify that gift cards don't have to be the default gift every time with so many great gift choices to inspire you. But don't get me wrong, there are going to be occasions when there could be nothing better than giving a gift card that will be truly appreciated. With that in mind it's good to know you also have the option to buy a Best Buy gift card that can be physically mailed to the recipient or you can request an e-giftcard that will be delivered instantaneously to the birthday boy or girl via email.

Wish List


To help you out with gift giving encourage your family and friends to visit Best Buy online and set up their own Birthday Gift Wish List and then share it so you can get them just what they want. And while we're on the subject, though you may always be thinking about gifting others, don't forget to create, manage and share your very own Birthday Gift Wish List with those you are close to so they'll have some hints about what you'd most like to receive.

Just think: once you've tapped into Best Buy for their great gift ideas and Wish List program, you'll never be at a loss about what to buy for everyone on your birthday shopping list.


We Only Celebrate Each Birthday Once...
Don't Forget Best Buy Gift Ideas



About Best Buy

Best Buy Gift Ideas page is the place to find the Best Birthday Gift Ideas for everyone on your list and the store for shopping for all your consumer electronics and entertainment needs year round. For more information visit BestBuy.com as well as follow @BestBuy on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.




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